By Gina Otto, author of Cassandra’s Angel We were honored to have Gina as a guest recently for one of our tele-classes*. If you missed the one-hour class, you can listen to it here to get more information on how to raise a confident child. Your Actions and Behaviors Matter Your children are learning from you every […]
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Green Parenting: Green TV
By: Elise Jones, blog editor I have to admit, my TV tends to be on a bit “after hours” (aka, after the kiddos are in bed and I’m working). Usually it’s dialed into some of my favorite reality TV shows and HGTV since these are light watching and don’t require much attention. This also […]
A Letter from Heather – Advice for Parenting Toddlers
Hi Everyone! I had the ultimate privilege this weekend of having an impromptu morning coffee at NY Family’s Parenting Expo with Dr. Harvey Karp. I know many of you are already familiar with his now famous 5 S’s (and if not, check out his website ). What you may not know is he also offers […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: What Can I Do About Helicopter Grandparents (Part II)
Dear Readers, Last week in my column I responded to a first-time expectant mom who was anticipating a lot of involvement from the grandmothers-to-be, both of whom live nearby and both of whom have strong opinions about childrearing. This mom fears “helicopter grandmothers” — defined as grandmothers who hover over their adult children and/or grandchildren […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: What Can I do About “Helicopter” Grandmothers? (Part II)
Dear Readers, Last week in my column I responded to a first-time expectant mom who was anticipating a lot of involvement from the grandmothers-to-be, both of whom live nearby and both of whom have strong opinions about childrearing. This mom fears “helicopter grandmothers” — defined as grandmothers who hover over their adult children and/or grandchildren […]
Green Parenting: Green Decor Ideas and Resources
Last week, we were a part of an exciting Green Decor conversation that happened with about 130,000 people. The green experts, Practically Green, and the fantastic paint company, Mythic Paint, joined forces to host and invited some of the top notch experts in green decor, design and innovation.
The Slacker Mom’s Guide to Halloween Costumes
By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood I don’t know about you, but with three children, Halloween is a BIG DEAL in my Trenches and in my neighborhood. The mums, hay bales and scarecrows start cropping up as soon as the temperatures dip here in Massachusetts below 65. Neighborhood windows are adorned […]
A Letter from Heather – Guilty Pleasures
Hi Everyone! OK – so I have a confession to make: I am addicted to Bravo TV. There, I said it. I mean this addiction is right up there with my jar a week Nutella addiction. I wish I could explain it but I can’t. It’s irrational. My husband can’t understand why I enjoy watching […]